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A Primer of the Art of Illumination for the Use of Beginners

Part 1 — Oriental Specimens.

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DATE. NAME OF SPECIMEN. POINTS TO BE NOTED. WHERE TO BE FOUND. PAGE IN GUIDE BOOK.

The Sri Bhagavat Purana. Miniature pictures, set in borders— illuminated framework-gilding. Central table Case, 1st compartment 4 MS. 22

The Durga-patha. A Bhuddistic work and Hindoo miniatures. Do. Do. 5 3rd compartment 23 and 24 22 23

1305. A volume containing the Koran. Illuminated borders—use of gold. Side Case, IV. (D.) 31

16th cent. Khizr Khan. Miniature scenes and border. Central table Case, 4th compartment 32 24

17th cent. The Diwan (Háfiz). Do. Do. 33 24

There are also some beautiful specimens to be seen at the Museum of the East India House.

Decorative design.
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